Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Jerry Dale Halter
Oct 16, 2019
Jerry Halter, 65, of Park Hills, passed away October 16, 2019 at home with his loving wife at his side. He was born July 18, 1954, in Bonne Terre to the late Delano Vernon and Patsy Laverne (Tyree) Halter. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Bobby Davis.
He loved hunting, especially rabbit hunting, fishing, and...
Darrell Bradley
Oct 14, 2019
Rolla Darrell Bradley, 75, of Farmington passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family on October 14, 2019 at 8:10 a.m. He was born July 9, 1944, and was preceded in death by his parents Rolla Bradley (killed in action during WWII), Venita Anderson Bradley Byers, Howard Byers, and sister-in-law, Ann Byers.
He is survived...
Erma Dean Mathes
Oct 13, 2019
Erma Dean Mathes of Ironton, Missouri passed away October 13, 2019 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 85 years. She was born July 21, 1934 in Howes Mill, Missouri the daughter of the late Willard Adolphe and Nettie Irene (White) Short. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Mable Lucille Short who became her mother when Erma...
Pat Scott
Oct 12, 2019
Patricia “Pat” Scott, 87, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Country Meadows Nursing Center. She was born on October 8, 1932, in Cape Girardeau to the late Theodore and Cordelia (LeBure) Hink.
In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dee Scott; brother, Bill Hink; son-in-law, John Biondo.
...
Robert Orville "Sonny" Orr
Oct 9, 2019
Robert Orville Orr, known to most as "Sonny" passed away October 9, 2019 at his residence in Union, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was born January 31, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Orville Henry and Lucille "Esther" (Rood) Orr. Sonny is survived by two children; Tamara Orr of Arnold, Missouri and Robert...
Tom Howell
Oct 9, 2019
Tom Howell, 90, of Park Hills, passed away October 9, 2019. He was born January 31, 1929, in Braggadocio, to the late John and Lula Frances (Graves) Howell. Tom enjoyed working on old cars, gardening, fishing, and he never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Otis Howell and Claria Mae Monfee.
Tom is survived...
Deborah Schelling
Oct 8, 2019
Deborah Schelling, 64, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away October 8, 2019. She was born November 12, 1954, in St. Louis to the late Frank and Anne (Sherer) Bono, Jr. Deborah enjoyed cooking, gardening, flowers and Native American culture. She also had a heart for animals of all kinds.
She was survived by siblings, Louie & Carla Bono, Jim & Brenda...
Darlene Mae Pigg
Oct 8, 2019
Darlene Mae Pigg, age 91, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. Darlene was born August 3, 1928 to the late Virgil C. and Bessie (DeClue) Cash in Bonne Terre. Darlene was a member of First Christian Church of Bonne Terre and she loved spending time with her family.
In addition to...
Danny Nicholas Sadich
Oct 8, 2019
Dan Nicholas Sadich, 79 years old, born October 3, 1940 went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2019. He was raised in Wood River, Illinois and then moved to Belleview, Missouri in 1986. He was employed as a meat cutter with Local 88 for forty-five years, working for Kroger grocery until moving to Missouri. Dan and Jeanette...
Don Gordon Walker
Oct 7, 2019
Don Gordon Walker, 88 years old, resident of Ironton, Missouri for 45 years died Monday, October 7, 2019 at The Baptist Home in Ironton after a protracted illness. Don and his wife, Lauretta moved to this area from Texas to take positions at Farmington State Hospital where Don was Director of Special Education. In later years he bought property near...
Donna King
Oct 6, 2019
Donna Jo King of Desloge passed away on October 6, 2019, at the age of 73 years at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Dolores Chitwood and Jeanne Chitwood; and her former husband, Larry King.
She was born on June 29, 1946, in Ironton to the...
Oberia Helton
Oct 6, 2019
Oberia Helton, 92, of Farmington, passed away October 6, 2019, at Woodland Manor Nursing Center in Arnold surrounded by her family. She was born on November 2, 1926 in Brunot, Missouri to the late William Thomas and Pearly Mae (Hickman) King. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Vernon Helton; her brothers, Edward King,...
Hank Hartwick
Oct 5, 2019
Henry Edward Hartwick, known to most as "Hank" passed away October 5, 2019 at his residence at the age of 37 years. He was born October 2, 1982 in Farmington, Missouri the son of the late Henry Lee Hartwick and Theresa (Grajek) Hartwick of Ironton, Missouri. Hank is survived by three sisters; Mary Israel and husband, Randy of Fredericktown, Missouri,...
Helen Lorine Hackworth
Oct 3, 2019
Helen Lorine Hackworth of Annapolis, Missouri passed away October 3, 2019 in Des Peres, Missouri at the age of 78 years. She was born November 19, 1940 in Leeper, Missouri the daughter of Clarence and Mable (Agnew) Britt Mathis. On December 24, 1960 she was united in marriage to Edward Franklin Hackworth who preceded her in death on December 7,...
Susan Lee
Oct 2, 2019
Susan Franklin Lee was born September 28, 1964, in Bonne Terre to David L. and Virginia Wilfong Franklin. She passed away October 2, 2019 at St Louis University Medical Center in St Louis at the age of 55 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, David L Franklin, 2 infant siblings Linda Lee and Joey Lee Franklin.
She...
Robert "Dan" Mccord
Oct 2, 2019
Dan McCord, 66, of Herculaneum, passed away October 2, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 16, 1952, in Bonne Terre, to Robert Eugene and Hilda Louise (Yarbrough) McCord. Dan was the past president of the Independent Electrical Contractors. He loved his family, great-grandson, and his dogs Carma and Skooch.
He was preceded in death...
Dewain Smith
Oct 1, 2019
Dewain Smith, 86, of Bellview, passed away October 1, 2019, at Mercy St. Anthony’s in St. Louis. He was born July 13, 1933 in Alpena, MI to the late Bethel and Denetta (Schultz) Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Daughter in-law, Donna Smith and son in-law, Terry Watson. Dewain is survived by his children, Stewart Smith, Jeffery...
Norma Jean Barnes
Sep 30, 2019
Jean Barnes age 83 passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on July 11, 1936 in Fredericktown, a daughter of William Alfred and Bertha Elizabeth (Baldridge) Kinney. On December 18, 1955 in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Leslie Earl Barnes "Danny" who preceded her in death on July 11,...
Denver Penberthy
Sep 30, 2019
Denver Penberthy, 89, of Leadwood, passed away September 30, 2019, at Victorian Gardens in Eureka. He was born June 21, 1930, in Bismarck, to the late Earl and Cora (Simmons) Penberthy. Denver was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge. He loved being with his family, playing with his grandkids and attending church. Denver was a proud member...
Paul Black
Sep 30, 2019
Paul Black, 67, of Park Hills, passed away September 30, 2019, at Parkland Health Center South. He was born November 14, 1951, in Bonne Terre, to the late Glenwood and Frances (Paul) Black. Paul enjoyed working on and showing old cars in shows, gardening, fishing and tending to his flowers. His biggest joy was spending time with his family and...

